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Tandem©saraharneson- - Tandem, Carrboro, NC

Tandem

4.7
4.7
2021 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 42 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for creative cocktails
Tandem offers modern American cuisine in a sophisticated, yet comfortable atmosphere.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    "Kitchen Hours: Closed Monday Tuesday thru Wednesday 11am - 9:30pm Friday and Saturday 11am - 1030pm Sunday 10:30am - 9pm
  • Phone number
    (919) 240-7937
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Chef Younes Sabouh
  • Catering
    Onsite, offsite, full service and drop off.
  • Private party facilities
    TANDEM RESTAURANT is perfectly suited to host a wide variety of private functions with four separate defined spaces that are flexible to the needs of our guests. We also offer Offsite Catering and Full Banquet Services in any location, from a drop-off lunch catering to a wedding for 500. Tandem is designed with the guest in mind and focuses on modern American cuisines with traditional international influence. Using bold flavors elegantly crafted with an emphasis on quality, Tandem believes in creating memories by offering exquisite food delivered by hospitality driven staff. With a detail-orientated events and catering coordinator on hand at all times, you are given expert advice allowing your special event to be tailored to exactly what you desire, at a price you can afford.
  • Neighborhood
    Carrboro
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Entertainment
    Monthly dance party
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Thanksgiving 2024 at Tandem

    $25.00 - $80.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy a delicious family-style Thanksgiving day feast at Tandem from 11 am-4 p.m. Menu price is $80 for each adult and $25 for each child 12 years old and younger. Please note - If your reservation is canceled inside of 72 hours before your dining time, you will be charged $25 per person. If your party shows up with less than what was confirmed with the restaurant, you will be charged $25 per person for the difference in attendees.
    Thanksgiving 2024 at Tandem Photo

Offers

  • Sunday Specials

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 10:30 AM - 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
    Ask your server about our specialty brunch cocktails. We're also featuring select $4 beers on tap. Ask your server about today's selection.

What 2,021 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Durham

    Great for brunch

  • Durham

    Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Tandem offers "outstanding food" with a welcoming atmosphere, making it a favorite for special occasions. The menu features "incredible" dishes like salmon and short ribs. Guests praise the "fantastic service" and cocktails, though some found brunch options pricey. Outdoor seating and attentive staff enhance the dining experience.

2,021 Reviews
  1. John

    Charlotte

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Jackson was excellent making sure Susan’s food sensitivities were addressed by the kitchen. Food, Excellently

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  2. Kathryn

    Atlanta Metro

    24 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a wonderful dinner last night at Tandem! Our meals were delicious and the service was very professional! 

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  3. Nicholas

    Wilmington

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been here several times over the years and very pleased each time. I am sure we will return our next visit to Chapel Hill.

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  4. Ami

    Cincinnati

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Took our daughter out while visiting Chapel Hill. Fun ambience and great food. Salmon dish and butternut squash risotto were delicious!

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  5. Chris

    Raleigh

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Steak For One was amazing as always. Cocktail was perfect and wine recommendation was spot on. Lamb shoulder was bland, served in a tagine but without couscous of other grain, so it was soupy. Came with a ladle, so I suspect something was missing. I requested some bread to compensate and was delivered some toasted baguette slices which did the trick. Lentil fritters were doughy and unseasoned, more like they had been baked. Caesar salad had a single slight short sliver of flavorless something that more resembled a piece of sardine than an anchovy. They called it a "white" (uncured) anchovy but it wasn't even five percent of the size of a boquerone. There was an attempt to clear the table midway through the mains as there was quite a crowd waiting to be seated with every table full early in the evening. I've had several visits here and it's always been a very mixed bag. All in all, too pricey for a mixed bag. I expect with the numbers of people trying to get a table here, that won't change.

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  6. Paul

    Raleigh

    135 reviews

    5.0

    135 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brad is an excellent server. As usual the food was excellent.

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  7. Ken

    Raleigh

    106 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    106 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our second trip to Tandem. We tried the cheese board for the first time. We really enjoyed most of the things in the board, neither of us are olive fans, but everything's was very good. My got the burger, she thought it tasted great, just too much bun for the burger. I got the short rib, it too was really good. The food was plentiful so we had food to take home. Well done Tandem.

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  8. Tracy

    Charlotte

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was wonderful. Loved the atmosphere and our server was amazing! The burger was a little salty but the the food was delicious overall!

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  9. Mitchel

    Charlotte

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 29, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall a nice experience at Tandem. Great ambiance and cocktails, and I love the idea of using as much locally-sourced produce as possible. The beet and Brussel salad was incredible, as well as the Salmon with curry being very nice as well. However, the cheesecake was underwhelming, and the lamb shoulder did not appear to be seasoned whatsoever and I wouldn't recommend it at all.

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  10. Allan

    Raleigh

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food, too much noise as it is very difficult to hold a conversation

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FAQs

Tandem is rated 4.7 stars by 2021 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 42 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Tandem

200 N Greensboro St A-1, Carrboro, NC 27510

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Carrboro
  • Hours of operation
    "Kitchen Hours: Closed Monday Tuesday thru Wednesday 11am - 9:30pm Friday and Saturday 11am - 1030pm Sunday 10:30am - 9pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Younes Sabouh
  • Entertainment
    Monthly dance party
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (919) 240-7937
  • Catering
    Onsite, offsite, full service and drop off.
  • Private party facilities
    TANDEM RESTAURANT is perfectly suited to host a wide variety of private functions with four separate defined spaces that are flexible to the needs of our guests. We also offer Offsite Catering and Full Banquet Services in any location, from a drop-off lunch catering to a wedding for 500. Tandem is designed with the guest in mind and focuses on modern American cuisines with traditional international influence. Using bold flavors elegantly crafted with an emphasis on quality, Tandem believes in creating memories by offering exquisite food delivered by hospitality driven staff. With a detail-orientated events and catering coordinator on hand at all times, you are given expert advice allowing your special event to be tailored to exactly what you desire, at a price you can afford.
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